Tortoise Dry Food
Dry tortoise food can be part of a good diet if it is grass-based and soaked. Here is how to choose and use it.
Mary Nielsen
Do Snakes Eat Their Babies?
Most snakes do not eat their babies, but some do under stress or in crowded captivity, and a few species eat other snakes. Here is what is known.
Homemade Cichlid Food
A simple homemade cichlid gel food recipe, how to match it to your species, and what to leave out.
Ferret Treats DIY
Ferrets are strict carnivores, so DIY ferret treats should be small, meat-based and sugar-free. Here are safe ideas and the foods to skip.
Plants Cows Won’t Eat
Cows avoid some plants because they are bitter, spiny or toxic. Here is how that helps with fencing and gardens, and why many of them are dangerous.
What Do Rough Green Snakes Eat?
Rough green snakes eat insects, spiders, and other arthropods, not mice. Learn what they eat and why they are hard to keep.
Benefits and Disadvantages of Feeding Beet Pulp to Dairy Cows
Beet pulp is a digestible fiber feed that can replace some corn in dairy rations. Learn the benefits, the cautions (low protein, high calcium) and how to feed it.
Target’s Kindfull Cat Food Review: Is the Store Brand Worth Buying?
Kindfull is Target’s own pet food brand, with wet and dry cat foods and treats. Here is what to check on the label and how to judge whether it is good value for your cat.
What Is Chicken Crumble Feed?
Chicken crumble is pelleted feed broken into small, coarse pieces. Learn how it compares with pellets and mash, and which crumble fits chicks, growers, and layers.
Alternatives to Royal Canin’s SO
Alternatives to Royal Canin Urinary SO include other vet-prescribed urinary diets. Learn which exist and why your vet should choose.